Capsaicin Free Basil & Oregano Turkey Breakfast Hash

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

Capsaicin Free Basil & Oregano Turkey Breakfast Hash

Breakfast hash done right is one of those meals that feels indulgent but comes together in a single skillet with nothing fussy required. Sweet potato cubes get golden and caramelized at the edges, zucchini and red bell pepper soften into the mix, and lean ground turkey ties it all together with a satisfying, hearty bite. Garlic-infused olive oil does the heavy lifting on flavor, while dried oregano and a finishing scatter of fresh basil keep things bright and aromatic. A squeeze of lemon juice at the end lifts the whole dish in a way that makes it taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, breakfast options can feel limited — spicy sausage and hot sauce show up everywhere, and even seemingly mild dishes can sneak in chili-laced seasonings. This hash keeps things completely clear of that, relying on sweet bell pepper, herbs, and citrus for its depth instead. The red pepper flakes listed are explicitly optional, so it's easy to leave them out entirely without losing anything essential. It's a genuinely satisfying, flavor-forward morning meal that doesn't feel like a compromise in the slightest.

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Ingredients

4 servings

3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, divided
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1 lb ground turkey
1 tsp sea salt, divided
½ tsp black pepper
1 lb sweet potato (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into ½-inch dice
2 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch dice
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 tsp dried oregano
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Instructions

1
Heat 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground turkey, 1/2 tsp of the salt, and the black pepper. Cook, breaking the meat into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest cluster reads 165°F (74°C), about 7–8 minutes. Transfer the cooked turkey to a plate and set aside.
2
Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused olive oil. Add the diced sweet potato and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Cook, stirring every 2 minutes, until the sweet potato is golden at the edges and just tender when pierced with a fork, about 10–12 minutes.

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